ATI Adventures

04/08/2022

ATI Holidays is searching for a Senior Travel Consultant to help meet the post-Covid wanderlust demand!

CV with a cover letter to:
[email protected]

*Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. DO NOT contact us via Facebook messenger!

Applicants must have the following:
Excellent written & spoken English
Detailed knowledge of Namibia and our tourism highlights
Initiative, ability to work independently and problem-solve
Strong sales skills

Applicants must have at least two years travel consulting experience, preferably working with Tourplan & Wetu. You must have superb attention to detail and an exemplary work ethic. You will need a detailed knowledge of Namibia and must have travelled extensively within the country. International travel experience would be an advantage.

We need someone with a positive outlook on life, who has pride in what they do and confidence that they can become an integral part of the ATI Holidays team. You must be able to learn quickly, have a world view that extends beyond Windhoek & Namibia, a decent knowledge of what’s happening on the rest of the planet, and a desire to be the best at whatever you do.

The successful candidate will be working with our overseas agents as well as direct guests and must be able to work independently and under pressure, as well as part of our team. Our consultants are required to assist with guest meet & greets after hours and over some weekends, and will be on weekend duty once every +/- 4 or 5 weeks. For this reason the successful candidate must live within Windhoek city boundaries. A competitive package is offered, including pension, medical aid, and other perks.

Please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be the ideal person for this job, and outlining your salary and benefits expectations.

22/03/2022

Some more good news from your favourite continent! From March 23rd fully vaccinated travellers to South Africa will no longer require a negative PCR test 🥳☀️. What are you waiting for?!

15/03/2022

Namibia has lifted PCR entry testing requirements for all fully vaccinated travellers! Now that’s worth a special celebration sunset ☀️🥂

08/03/2022

On this year’s International Women’s Day we celebrate women & their families all over the world. We’re very proud that 66% of our entire team are women, and 75% of our management crew.

We’re also standing in solidarity with all the people of Ukraine. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed at the scale of this atrocity & the chaos which is unfolding, but even small individual donations or acts can change lives & keep up international pressure on Putin. After much research we’ve donated to http://www.dec.org.uk/home, Disasters Emergency Committee, one of the amazing organisations working in Ukraine 🇺🇦 🌻

01/03/2022

A great addition to your adventure holiday itinerary, we can also assist with mountain bike hire here in Windhoek 😁

20/02/2022

08/02/2022

We are excited to announce the arrival of three new ATI Holidays pirates! Jan & Benson both have previous consulting experience, and Angie has just completed a 5-month internship with us. Angie now joins our team as a fulltime administrator. Onwards & upwards! 🏴‍☠️☀️

29/01/2022

Ah, this was one of my favourite trips! Two weeks through the desolate Skeleton Coast, Hoanib Valley, Damaraland & Etosha. Namibia is the perfect post-pandemic destination - space, space & more space… ☀️🐘🦒

27/01/2022

Bosses road trip to the new Habitas Namibia lodge just south of Windhoek Airport ☀️. Bush meditation, sunrise yoga, massages, Bushman walks (with scorpion digging 🦂), and the most amazing food! Thank you Inspirational Places & Habitas Namibia

24/01/2022

With today’s fantastic news that UK post-arrival tests will be scrapped for vaccinated travellers from 11th Feb, your only conundrum will be deciding how to spend your extra +/-£25. Maybe a romantic sundowner drive, or a few extra G&Ts on safari?! 🥳☀️

11/01/2022

Come & join our pirate crew! ATI Holidays is searching for a Senior Travel Consultant to help meet the post-Covid wanderlust demand.

Applicants must have the following:
Excellent written & spoken English
Detailed knowledge of Namibia and our tourism highlights
Initiative, ability to work independently and problem-solve
Strong sales skills

Applicants must have at least two years travel consulting experience, preferably working with Tourplan & Wetu. You must have superb attention to detail and an exemplary work ethic. You will need a detailed knowledge of Namibia and must have travelled extensively within the country. International travel experience would be an advantage.

We need someone with a positive outlook on life, who has pride in what they do and confidence that they can become an integral part of the ATI Holidays team. You must be able to learn quickly, have a world view that extends beyond Windhoek & Namibia, a decent knowledge of what’s happening on the rest of the planet, and a desire to be the best at whatever you do.

The successful candidate will be working with our overseas agents as well as direct guests and must be able to work independently and under pressure, as well as part of our team. Our consultants are required to assist with guest meet & greets after hours and over some weekends, and will be on weekend duty once every +/- 4 or 5 weeks. For this reason the successful candidate must live within Windhoek city boundaries. A competitive package is offered, including pension, medical aid, and other perks.

Please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be the ideal person for this job, and outlining your salary and benefits expectations. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Only applications mailed to the address below will be considered.

Applications to: [email protected]

05/01/2022

Fantastic news for UK travellers! From this weekend pre-departure tests are no longer required for returning to the UK, no day 2 PCR test & no isolation whilst waiting for the result. Just a travel approved lateral flow test no later than day 2 😁. What are you waiting for?

22/12/2021

Christmas is in a few days, and we couldn't be more excited ! 🎄

This year has been a real test on the resilience of the tourism industry, so for our final blog post of 2021, we crafted a wholesome, relatable and heart-warming story to remind all of us why we travel and why we are in the business of travel.

We hope that you will enjoy this, and have yourself a splendid Christmas !

Singing along to “Africa” by Toto which was playing on the radio of her rental car, the woman drove through the Namibian landscape, on her way to Etosha

20/12/2021

I wish I was…
a) driving down the M25 in the freezing cold, wondering when the next lockdown is coming
b) climbing ancient sand dunes under vast blue Namibian skies, and looking forward to a sumptuous bush breakfast
France & Germany may not want you right now, but our borders are open, flights are operating, & we can’t think of anything we’d rather have for Christmas than some lovely travellers to share our empty country with!

17/12/2021

Today was a bittersweet Friday as we said ‘au revoir’ to Margo, our Business Development Manager (/consultant/stand-in boss/marketeer/ ideas person/ fountain of knowledge/dog soother)! Margo has decided to take the plunge and start her own business. Luckily for the industry she will stay in tourism, and we look forward to continuing to work with her.

Thank you doesn’t even begin to cover the almost 11 years that Margo has been such a huge part of our lives, we will miss you loads! We wish you every success & happiness in your new venture ☀️🤩

14/12/2021

𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗨𝗞 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁:

Just in time for a fantastic holiday escape, all Southern African countries are once again ready to welcome our much missed explorers!
𝐼𝑡'𝑠 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑎 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ, 𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑚 ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦.

29/11/2021

Taking a more personal look into the impacts of Covid-19 on conservation, we have written up an informative new blog post concerning the topic, with feedback from some of the most affected communities.

Click the link below to read the new piece.

When we think of the effects of the pandemic on the global economy, one of the foremost industries that we regard as having been hard-hit is tourism. This

24/11/2021

We're celebrating Namibian heroes in conservation and tourism today !

We are pleased by the news that our very own Simson Uri-Khob, CEO of Save The Rhino Trust was presented with the Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa, at the recent Tusk Conservation Awards 2021.

We couldn't be prouder as a country, and we admire his passion for conservation, and all the efforts the entire team at the trust have made to save our precious rhinos. 🦏

Tusk

22/11/2021

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL :

We have a great new Mauritius special for you ! Book before the 6th of December, and get 35-40% off inclusive packages at any Beachomber resort ! 🏖

You don't want to miss this opportunity, so contact Monica, our Indian Ocean Islands specialist today!

08/11/2021

Amazing pictures of Namibian landscapes and wildlife is the best way to start the new week ! 🌅
Some of our Unikat Afrika clients shared these wonderful pictures with us, from their recent travels.

05/11/2021

Namibia , where social distancing just comes naturally ... Our wide open spaces make it more likely for you to come across a black rhino, than to come across a recorded case of Covid-19! 🦏🇳🇦

04/11/2021

In today's instalment of our series, we asked Megan, our Accounts Guru, what her favourite destination in Namibia is. Here's what she had to say :

"Without a doubt, this has to be Etosha.

Growing up in the city, I never quite realized what was right under my nose.

There is an indescribable sense of freedom that only the wide open spaces of this National Park can provide. Getting lost between the salt pans, never quite knowing which animal you will come across next. Having breakfast on a game drive vehicle, while watching a pride of lions. Or sipping on a G & T, during the late afternoon, while watching the elephant splash around in a waterhole.

My favourite travel memory has to be when my husband and I went on a trip up to Etosha, we had such a difficult start to our trip, experiencing car trouble on our way there, setting back our entire itinerary. I remember arriving to our lodge late and missing all of the activities we had scheduled for that day. We made it just in time for dinner. The next morning we were off to another lodge and I was determined not to miss anything else! I was so intent on not missing our afternoon game drive that I was rushing and not taking anything in. We drove through the park to go from one lodge to the other. And then there, right in the middle of the road, was the most beautiful elephant that I have ever seen. We had to stop the car immediately and just sit there and gaze at this marvellous animal, as it took its time crossing our path.

This, I tell myself, this must be what life is about. Moments that I can't put into words, but that will forever cemented into my memory. Moments that provide perspective about just how magical the world around me is."

02/11/2021

FlyWestair, last night, launched their official rebranding.
The airline has rebranded to Fly Namibia and announced a new bursary scheme for aviation professionals, and a new safari schedule which will route daily between the tourism hotspots of Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and Etosha (Ongava) - starting and ending in Windhoek!

Fly Namibia also announced daily flights between Katima Mulilo and Victoria Falls; in addition to the regional and domestic flights that they are already operating!

01/11/2021

What did you do with your weekend ?

Simone from Serondela shot this awesome clip on the Chobe-Zambezi floodplains yesterday. How amazing is this ? 🐘

29/10/2021

Lux Life Magazine has announced the recipients of their Global Hospitality Awards, and ATI Holidays was presented with the award for “Best-Owner Managed Southern Africa Travel Company 2021”!

We are overjoyed at the news, and this award just motivates us even more, to offer the best possible service to all our clients.

A huge thank you to our clients and friends for your unwavering support. And lastly, thank you so much to Lux Lifestyle Magazine for this award !

27/10/2021

High up in the Namibian sky …

These amazing pictures were taken by some of our Audley Travel clients, during their recent hot air balloon flight. Would you like to see the view from the top for yourself? We sure do!

21/10/2021

In our continuing series of today we asked our business development manager, Margo where she would be right now, given the choice!

Undoubtedly Etendeka Mountain Camp. Dennis and Bonnie have been up in the Etendeka Mountain ranges for more than 20 years, working with local communities, establishing the lodge initially, and then extending the product to include the walking trails as well. This, to my mind, is possibly one of the last true wilderness areas left anywhere on Earth.

The team at Etendeka are so incredibly aware of the impact that they have on the local environment, and ensure that everything they do is done with the utmost respect. You sleep in a tent – an incredibly comfy meru-styled tent, with amazing beds.
The bathrooms are adjacent to the tents, and you still have a bucket shower and a flushable long drop loo – but there is PLENTY of piping hot water (I learned I can shower and wash my hair in a ¾ bucket – yay me!), the food is home-styled cooking and really tasty.
I always leave Etendeka with a true feeling of wonderment and awe.

From your arrival at Palmwag, every transfer, hike or even just walking to your room is an adventure.
I saw my first wild terrapin at Etendeka, I have sat on top of crystal mountain (where incredible quartz formations and geodes sit lodged in the rocky outcrops) and watched a herd of desert elephant making their way up the valley and I have walked to my room, listening to the sounds of zebra snorting because they have come into camp for warmth.

It is a breath-taking experience, that slows you down, allows you to recharge and appreciate the natural world, and leaves you wondering – How on EARTH did Dennis manage to identify a Herero Chat in midflight!

19/10/2021

Aardvark might be the first word in the English dictionary, but there is a lot more to these illusive creatures!
Did you know that aardvarks are digitigrades, which means that they walk on their toes – standing on its flat feet is the aardvark version of a squat!
They are closely related to elephant shrews and golden moles and have a diet made up exclusively of ants and termites, but can also eat ‘aardvark cucumbers’ – this is the ONLY fruit that the aardvark can eat.
And finally – the aardvark is so unique that it has an entire scientific order all to itself. It is the sole member of the order Tubulidentata (referring to mammals with tubule-style teeth) and the genus Orycteropus (referring to its burrowing feet).

15/10/2021

Panthera Pardus , or the African Leopard, is one of the harder-to-spot big cats in the region. This (mainly) solitary animal spends its days being an apex predator, an excellent swimmer, and a fearless hunter. Lodge Manager Francois du Plessis, from N/a'an ku se Kanaan Lodge , took these amazing photos of the remarkable feline a few days ago. All these images are of wild leopards.

13/10/2021

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